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No major surprises here. I think Simpson will look for the payday after having a nice season to this point. I doubt Cook has much value anywhere else and he could benefit from a more aggressive scheme. I believe Gerhart is a good player, but he will likely seek a better opportunity. I'd have Kevin Williams back, even with this scheme change, but I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to chase a ring if he doesn't call it quits.

Brown would be a short-term option at #2 RB wile some younger guys develop. Beadles would plug into LG from day 1 and solidify the OL. Cody is a big body that has underwhelmed to this point, should be relatively inexpensive. Davis would be the big signing, locking down one side of the field.

Obviously, the talker here is Mariota. At this point, I think he is a franchise QB prospect. He has two big tests coming up, vs UCLA and @ Stanford. If he continues to play at a high level, I will have no problem taking him over anyone besides Bridgewater. Clowney is an elite prospect, but you can't win without a QB in today's NFL.

The one area I didn't address was ILBs. I think a scheme where they aren't backpedaling on every play would benefit the group. I'd also be counting on improvement from the young guys to potentially push for playing time.

Interesting mock. I'm hoping one of those three remaining roster spots goes to a veteran QB. Backup QB is on of the 25 most important positions on the team and having two rookies as the only QB would be a huge mistake._________________2017 Aggregate Draft Board

NO THANKS!!!! Mariota didnt even start till his senior year in highschool....he is as green as green can be....he is a bigger ? than Ponder....He plays in the oregon offense which really doesnt require him too read defenses....his adjustment to the NFL will be TOUGH

I dont like trading Ponder for a 7th when he would be a good cheap backup with some starting exp. Also, i think Attaochu projects as more of a DE/34OLB. Im not really crazy about rounds 3-7._________________#TEDDYTHEVIKING

I'm no professional scout, but from what I have seen from Mariota, he will not be a good quarterback in the NFL.

He barely has a deep ball, doesn't go through his progressions like he should, and plays in an offense which glorifies his stats. It would just set us back. I don't mind the rest of it._________________

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Interesting mock. I'm hoping one of those three remaining roster spots goes to a veteran QB. Backup QB is on of the 25 most important positions on the team and having two rookies as the only QB would be a huge mistake.

Yeah, that was the idea. Ideally the veteran back-up has experience in the new head coaches/offensive coordinators system.

Eric dunn wrote:

Also, i think Attaochu projects as more of a DE/34OLB.

I have them switching to a 34, so he would be a rushing OLB.

As for Mariota, you could make the argument that he was a one-read QB last year, but he has made major steps in the area. Just watch the cut-up from his game vs Washington (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQZKeG8t2K4). You can see him working through reads throughout the game. His deep ball is on display as well. By my count he was 3/6 with 2 drops on passes 20+ yards down the field.

Interesting mock. I'm hoping one of those three remaining roster spots goes to a veteran QB. Backup QB is on of the 25 most important positions on the team and having two rookies as the only QB would be a huge mistake.

Yeah, that was the idea. Ideally the veteran back-up has experience in the new head coaches/offensive coordinators system.

Eric dunn wrote:

Also, i think Attaochu projects as more of a DE/34OLB.

I have them switching to a 34, so he would be a rushing OLB.

As for Mariota, you could make the argument that he was a one-read QB last year, but he has made major steps in the area. Just watch the cut-up from his game vs Washington (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQZKeG8t2K4). You can see him working through reads throughout the game. His deep ball is on display as well. By my count he was 3/6 with 2 drops on passes 20+ yards down the field.

ahhh, sorry bout that. Thats what i get for only looking at the draft. _________________#TEDDYTHEVIKING

I love Mariota, but ONLY if we bring in a college coach who knows how to run a spread offense. Someone like Sumlin or Malzahn. One of those guys could work wonders with a talented QB like Mariota while hiding his weaknesses.

Put Mariota in a traditional offense though and I think he is going to struggle, at least for the first few years._________________From the fool’s gold mouthpiece the hollow horn,
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Logan Thomas doesn't look like a NFL quarterback and never really has, his hype was all about his size and arm strength.

So, to say it politely, I would not be enthused in the least if we headed into 2014-2015 with our only two QBs being Mariota and Thomas.

As for the rest of the draft, I only like McCullers. Don't feel like you included any real difference makers in this mock.

In the 5th round, I'm taking they guy with the physical talent over the lower ceiling player all day. Of the QBs potentially available at that point, who has a higher ceiling? I'd say nobody. I will say this, I think Thomas goes higher than this, some team will fall in love with him.

I mentioned earlier, ideally the 3rd QB is a vet that has played in the new staff's system.

As for the draft, I think the guys in the first 3 rounds would be significant contributors early. You can't anticipate 4th round picks being more than roles players early, and hopefully develop into long-term starters. I tried to add depth at relatively thin positions.

Logan Thomas doesn't look like a NFL quarterback and never really has, his hype was all about his size and arm strength.

So, to say it politely, I would not be enthused in the least if we headed into 2014-2015 with our only two QBs being Mariota and Thomas.

As for the rest of the draft, I only like McCullers. Don't feel like you included any real difference makers in this mock.

In the 5th round, I'm taking they guy with the physical talent over the lower ceiling player all day. Of the QBs potentially available at that point, who has a higher ceiling? I'd say nobody. I will say this, I think Thomas goes higher than this, some team will fall in love with him.

I mentioned earlier, ideally the 3rd QB is a vet that has played in the new staff's system.

As for the draft, I think the guys in the first 3 rounds would be significant contributors early. You can't anticipate 4th round picks being more than roles players early, and hopefully develop into long-term starters. I tried to add depth at relatively thin positions.

I think Logan Thomas' ceiling is a #2 TE for some team

Seriously, though, his questions have been answered. No "upside" or "potential" left with Thomas, IMO. He's had 3 years to start and mentally progress and hasn't. He doesn't have what it takes between the ears._________________